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Boer War / Kaffir Spies
Kaffir spies brought up for interrogation at General Wolfe Murrays headquarters at Estcourt. Date: 1899
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© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
1899 Boer Brought Headquarters Interrogation Kaffir Murray Spies Wolfe Estcourt
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 23.7cm x 16.5cm (9.3" x 6.5")
Estimated Product Size is 23.7cm x 20.2cm (9.3" x 8")
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a pivotal moment during the Second Boer War, which took place from 1899 to 1902 in South Africa. The image, titled "Kaffir Spies Brought Up for Interrogation at General Wolfe Murray's Headquarters at Estcourt," dates back to 1899. The Boer War was a complex conflict between the British Empire and two independent Boer states, the Transvaal and the Orange Free State. One of the tactics used by the Boers was the employment of Kaffir spies, or local informants, to gather intelligence on British military movements and plans. In this photograph, a group of these spies are brought before General Wolfe Murray for interrogation. The scene is set in the makeshift headquarters of General Murray at Estcourt, a small town in the KwaZulu-Natal province. The general, dressed in military uniform and seated at a table, is surrounded by a group of soldiers and interpreters. The Kaffir spies, most of them barefoot and wearing traditional clothing, stand before him with their hands bound. Their expressions range from defiance to submission, reflecting the uncertainty of their fate. The photograph offers a glimpse into the harsh realities of war and the complex dynamics of colonialism in Africa. It also highlights the role of local populations in conflicts that were not their own and the often-ambiguous status of spies and informants. The image is a poignant reminder of the human cost of war and the complex web of alliances and enmities that shaped the history of South Africa.
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